Women's Day Theme Could Reflect in Female Religious Leadership
'Inspiring change' is this year's International Women's Day message; as time goes by even churches are seeing a stronger presence of females in higher positions.
Competition Tests Arizona Students’ Braille Abilities
Ages 6 to 18, blind, visually impaired youth take on challenge with hope of going to national finals in LA.
Raytheon Receives $350M Pentagon Contract
U.S. Dept. of Defense orders company's newest model of its SM-3 missile; orders 44 items total, including missile, accompanying materials.
Exhibit Reveals Historic, Natural Landscapes From Above
Images "represent heritage we all share," says aerial photographer Adriel Heisey, currently displayed at Arizona State Museum.
Funding for Women's Services Down, Affecting Self-Sufficiency
Study analyzed 18 state-run services such as child care subsidies, domestic violence services.
Event Provides Rare Glimpse at Military Aircraft 'Boneyard'
Officials at Tucson's Davis-Monthan hosted a 5K and 10K run/walk to educate people about a mostly-off-limits site.
AZ Planned Parenthood Sues State Over Abortion Drug Rules
Federal lawsuit against regulations that would limit use of most common abortion-inducing drug; would have gone into effect April 1.
US, Mexico Cooperate to Restore Flow of Water to CO River Delta
Water hasn’t flowed regularly in the once-lush delta since 1960; Starting March 23, 105,000 acre-feet will be release from the Morelos Dam bordering Yuma.
Initial Approval for Bill Prohibiting Use of Common Core in AZ
Arizona Senate OKs legislation sponsored by state Sen. Al Melvin of Tucson; standards implemented in 2010, some Republicans have denounced them.
Training Prepares Police to Respond in Mental Health Crises
Crisis Intervention Training raises awareness, reduces use of force, but did not take hold in Southern Arizona until tragedy in 2000.
Fish, Plants, Water Combined in Method, May Help Feed People
More Tucson residents are experimenting with aquaponics systems in their homes or businesses.
SB 1062 Overshadows Other AZ Legislature Moves
Those include initial approval to bill that would allow surprise inspections to abortion clinics; Brewer signs campaign finance law repeal.
Jobs in Arizona's Solar Industry Down in 2013
However state still ranks second in the nation for residents e ployed in the field, according to report.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, February 28, 2014
A look at Gov. Brewer's veto of SB 1062; Tucson Mayor Rothschild's State of the City address.
AZ Week: 'SB 1062 Slap in Face to Many Arizonans'
Painfully ironic to have this type of legislation introduced on 50th anniversary of Civil Rights Act, says founding director of ASU's Center for the Study of Race and Democracy .
